Gift from a Friend

“There comes a time when the world gets quiet and the only thing left is your own heart. So you'd better learn the sound of it. Otherwise you'll never understand what it's saying.” 
― Sarah Dessen, Just Listen

I received this gift from a special friend who believed in my abilities and encouraged me to write on.

Hi no longer communicates, but I will treasure our time and sharing together.

Hope you are in good health and happy with your family. I do miss you. 

Thank you so much.

Reawakening

After so many months, I am finally able to update this blog again. I almost forgot how to log in.

My dearest Malcolm Barber presented me with this book, as a guide and reference especially for budding writers like myself. The articles in this book are so helpful and inspiring.

A Note From Richard Madeley & Judy Finnigan

How do aspiring authors, poets, illustrators and journalists become published? The latest edition of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook should come in useful.
          We've become very aware of just how many budding authors there are since we've been involved with the book industry. Writing is an amazing thing to do and if you're successful, there's potential to reach thousands, maybe millions of people and touch their lives by evoking emotions, memories, sparking imaginations and perhaps even inspiring present and future actions.
          The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook can help writers get their work out into the marketplace. It contains advice and contacts, explains the role of the literary agent, and how writers should present their work to publishers.
          Lots and lots of luck with your writing endeavours.

                                                                  Richard & Judy

TOTAL WELL BEING - HEALTH IS WEALTH & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN!

THE PROUST QUESTIONNAIRE
(Marcel Proust)

What is your greatest fear?

What is your current state of mind?

What is your dream of happiness?

What historical figure do you most identify with?

Which living person do yu most admire?

Who is your favorite fictional hero?

Who has been the greatest influence on you?

What is your most treasured material possession?

When and where were you the happiest?

What trait do you most like in yourself?

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

What is your greatest extravagance?

What is your favorite journey?

What do you most dislike about your appearance?

What do you consider the most over-rated virtue?

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

If you could change a thing about yourself, what would it be?

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Where would you like to live?

What is the quality you most admire in a man?

What is the quality you most admire in a woman?

What is it you most dislike in life?

What do you value most in your friends?

How would you like to die?

What is your motto?


(from 10-10-10 by Suzy Welch)